tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post4088038841849427500..comments2024-03-26T16:52:31.007-05:00Comments on Smart Girls Read Romance: Simple Things Make A Joyous Christmas.Joan Reeveshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-5393342258651107332019-12-24T15:42:04.001-06:002019-12-24T15:42:04.001-06:00Merry Christmas to you, too, Joan Reeves. I'm ...Merry Christmas to you, too, Joan Reeves. I'm happy to share my memories. Some are a little sad, others happy. But they all evoke emotions. Laurean Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242693739806417138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-17772893772644086492019-12-23T14:53:05.602-06:002019-12-23T14:53:05.602-06:00Thanks for sharing your memories of Christmas Past...Thanks for sharing your memories of Christmas Past. The older I get, the more I miss those who are on the other side. My mom loved decorating the Christmas tree. She'd love the one we have now with LED lights that flow from white to multi-colored. Merry Christmas, Laurean, and the other Authors who write Smart Girls Read Romance.Joan Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17622809465767116747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-29329082440066111552019-12-20T18:18:03.667-06:002019-12-20T18:18:03.667-06:00I enjoyed your post. I didn't receive lots of ...I enjoyed your post. I didn't receive lots of gifts either, but I have wonderful Christmas memories with my extended family. My cousin and I always cracked the nuts when we were little. My father painted our Christmas tree white and my mother and I decorated it with blue lights and ornaments. Gail Pallottahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867438154973036168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-13987138061173170702019-12-20T15:27:14.970-06:002019-12-20T15:27:14.970-06:00Lol, Judy Ann. I would have lied too. It's too...Lol, Judy Ann. I would have lied too. It's too much when the entire class looks at you like you flew in from Mars. I can relate to cutting down scrawny trees, too. But after we strung popcorn, lights and hung icicles and few bulbs on it, yes, it was beautiful to us. Yes, it's all in the perspective and memories of the fun we had. The pack of Sparklers I forgot to mention, was always in each Christmas box. What fun we had with those! Merry Christmas, Judy Ann.Laurean Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242693739806417138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-90032410495181176272019-12-20T15:23:14.427-06:002019-12-20T15:23:14.427-06:00Caroline, I think not getting much for Christmas m...Caroline, I think not getting much for Christmas made me appreciate gifts more as I matured. Not when I was a child, of course. Another thing not having much did for my siblings and me, was forcing us to be creative. Sis and I cut children out of the Sears catalog for paper dolls, cut out and hand-stitched our own puppets--Even drew faces on them. I wouldn't take all the toys in the world for the ones we created. Lol. Merry Christmas to you. I wish your mother was there to enjoy Christmas with you, too. Also, mine.Laurean Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242693739806417138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-85590202635095326142019-12-20T12:03:41.222-06:002019-12-20T12:03:41.222-06:00Oh, Laurean. I remember my sister being so upset b...Oh, Laurean. I remember my sister being so upset because the teacher asked who was having a turkey at Thanksgiving and she couldn't raise her hand because we usually had beef or chicken. Lol...Of course, I lied, and raised my hand. To me, even in elementary school, I thought it was a ridiculous question to ask (dairy) farm kids. But I always remember the good times of going out on our land and picking even the scrawniest pine tree. When we were done decorating the pitiful thing, it looked "perfect" to me. It's all in perspective. Thanks for reminding us about simpler past Christmases. And...Merry Christmas to you! Judy Ann Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933875283816712058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-18709958820800083532019-12-20T11:46:09.292-06:002019-12-20T11:46:09.292-06:00I have many wonderful memories of Christmas. I alw...I have many wonderful memories of Christmas. I always received a generous amount of gifts for a family with our small finances. My memories are family, though. Especially at this time, I miss my mom. She also loved Christmas. We'll have our daughters with us and will enjoy their presence. Merry Christmas to you.Caroline Clemmonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14914658854159456335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1625093777073151860.post-62944274704727872382019-12-20T10:09:52.319-06:002019-12-20T10:09:52.319-06:00Hello, all you Smart Girls fans. With all the hust...Hello, all you Smart Girls fans. With all the hustle and bustle around us, it's easy to get caught up and stressed. Take a few moments to breathe and remember the true meaning of the season. The Babe In The Manger whose life we celebrate.<br /><br />Remember past Christmases when things were simpler and fond memories were made. I suspect those memories were made of special times with family and loved ones, sharing laughter, love and fellowship. Strive to make this Christmas one you will treasure in your heart. <br /><br />Merry Christmas! Laurean Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242693739806417138noreply@blogger.com